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Ford Transit Connect

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

LB56 OBZMOT history

LB56 OBZ is a red diesel Ford Transit Connect first used on 3 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
147,606 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 OBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit Connect
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 OBZ was last recorded at 147,606 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2025: 146,745 miles, lower than 147,117 miles on 29 Aug 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,745 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
4,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,606 miles
  • 2025 – 146,745 miles
  • 2024 – 147,117 miles
  • 2023 – 140,985 miles
  • 2022 – 137,820 miles
  • 2021 – 136,171 miles
  • 2020 – 133,553 miles
  • 2019 – 130,561 miles
  • 2018 – 126,091 miles
  • 2017 – 121,256 miles
  • 2016 – 116,950 miles
  • 2015 – 111,715 miles
  • 2014 – 106,565 miles
  • 2013 – 101,988 miles
  • 2012 – 98,000 miles
  • 2011 – 92,738 miles
  • 2010 – 84,272 miles
  • 2009 – 64,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,606 miles
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer mid sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,606 miles (+861)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,606 miles
    Test number
    732122218512
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer mid sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass146,745 miles (-372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,745 miles
    Test number
    239682317830
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass147,117 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,117 miles
    Test number
    390106593686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,115 miles (+6,130)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,115 miles
    Test number
    852730990571
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass140,985 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,985 miles
    Test number
    635484507163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,907 miles (+3,087)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,907 miles
    Test number
    700055965504
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,820 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    137,820 miles
    Test number
    709237925909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    215029724178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail136,171 miles (+2,618)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    703694678741
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass133,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,553 miles
    Test number
    199465542379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail133,553 miles (+2,992)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,553 miles
    Test number
    920858564834
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass130,561 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,561 miles
    Test number
    740153118396
    • AdvisoryDrivers inside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inner edge

  13. Pass126,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    191270160481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,089 miles (+4,833)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,089 miles
    Test number
    998566900376
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass121,256 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,256 miles
    Test number
    325773267121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,249 miles (+4,299)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,249 miles
    Test number
    160338212611
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  17. Pass116,950 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,950 miles
    Test number
    648019577674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail116,949 miles (+5,234)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,949 miles
    Test number
    364806034277
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing broken (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass111,715 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,715 miles
    Test number
    733536593712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,565 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,565 miles
    Test number
    767893294254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,988 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    725035493277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,000 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,000 miles
    Test number
    439189182258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,738 miles
    Test number
    979273991251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,737 miles (+8,465)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,737 miles
    Test number
    376053691459
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass84,272 miles (+19,374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,272 miles
    Test number
    730798490269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,898 miles
    Test number
    534563219385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 OBZ

Does LB56 OBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 OBZ expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 OBZ?
The MOT on LB56 OBZ expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 OBZ done?
LB56 OBZ was recorded at 147,606 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,918 miles a year.
Has LB56 OBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 OBZ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 OBZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 OBZ find?
LB56 OBZ failed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 major defects: front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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